The REAL reason we’re NOT buying a house in 2027

After getting married, buying a home felt like the obvious next milestone. But over the last few years, we’ve realized that life happens, plans change, and what you initially thought was important may all of a sudden not be as important to you in the next season. In this video, we wanted to unpack what the home means to us, why we’re choosing flexibility over an outdated version of the “American Dream,” and why owning a home is no longer our strict requirement to building a meaningful life. If you're still weighing your pros and cons of renting vs. buying, definitely recommend checking out this video:    • Why I Still Rent (Even Though I Can Afford...   ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Why we’re glad we rented after getting married and moving 02:13 Trading location for more square footage 04:01 The value of convenience and flexibility 05:43 Navigating the variables: aging parents and health realities 09:05 How we’re emotionally and practically preparing 10:32 A home isn't ALWAYS a good investment 12:49 Family planning without rushing into a mortgage 13:52 Trust your self-conviction over outside opinions 15:15 Making peace with what you can’t predict #lifelessons #homeownership #housing #financialplanning #agingparents #familyplanning #millennials